Do You See It?

Do you see that homeless person

sitting in the cold,

All alone in a big wide world

with no one for them to hold.

Do you see that criminal

who just got caught stealing;

They had no education, no job and no money

but their children still needed shielding.

Do you see that bullied teen

how they used to be full of life,

Now they feel worthless and unloved

and are struggling to stay alive.

Do you see that orphan child

who lost their family and their home,

With stories of fear and anger

while they live their lives in a war zone.

Do you see that crying mother

tearing out her heart,

Because the murder of her child

made her whole world fall apart.

Do you see that innocent person

caught in the middle of hatred and greed,

A harmless soul who wanted peace

but instead was left out to bleed.

Do you see that little child,

They had only just turned eight,

Not even accustomed to the world yet

But already a victim of rape.

Do you see that poor old worker

making the things we need,

Yet getting paid so little

They can't even afford to eat.

Do you see that dying animal,

wandering on its own,

pollution and global warming

left them without a home.

Do you see that the world is on fire

won't you help us put out the flame,

Or do you ignore the background crying

because you are not the one to blame.